"Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion is important in everything that we do and we're constantly working with key stakeholders, including Stonewall, on such topics."

The English giants, who are currently struggling significantly under Jose Mourinho, has also announced plans for a 'high-security hostile vehicle mitigation bollards' to further improve security measures and prevent potential attacks by vehicles.

Liggett added: "There is a programme to install high-security hostile vehicle mitigation bollards at a number of points around the perimeter of the stadium; these works are scheduled for completion ahead of the New Year. (However, the work activity will be phased to minimise the impact on match days)."

United welcome 18th placed Newcastle to Old Trafford on Saturday, where anything other than a win will significantly enhance the pressure on Mourinho and place his job into serious jeopardy.